APPENDIX B
Appendix B Terex South Dakota, Inc. B-9
APPENDIX - B
(7) Workplace inspection.
(8) Applicable safety rules and regulations, such as Part 4, ANSI/ IEEE C2, National Electrical
Safety Code (applies to utility workers as defined in ANSI/IEEE C2). The above standard is an
example; other industries using digger derricks have safety rules pertinent to that industry.
(9) Authorization to operate.
(10) Operator warnings and instructions.
(11) Under the direction of a qualified person, the trainee shall operate the digger derrick for a
sufficient period of time to demonstrate proficiency in the actual operation of the digger derrick.
(12) Proper use of personal fall protection equipment when the digger derrick is equipped with a
platform(s). Fall protection systems criteria and practices are covered in 29 CFR 1926.502.
10.11.2 Retraining. The operator shall be retrained, when so directed by the user, based on the user’s
observation and evaluation of the operator.
10.11.3 Familiarization. When an operator is directed to operate a digger derrick they are not familiar
with, the operator, prior to operating, shall be instructed regarding the following items and issues:
(1) The location of the manuals.
(2) The purpose and function of all controls.
(3) Safety devices and operating characteristics specific to the digger derrick.
(4) Under the direction of a qualified person, the trainee shall operate the digger derrick for a sufficient
period of time to demonstrate proficiency in the actual operation of the digger derrick.
10.11.4 Electrical Hazard. All applicable safety related work practices intended to protect from electrical
hazards shall be defined and explained to the operator by a qualified person. The operator shall
maintain the appropriate minimum approach distance (MAD) from energized conductors and apparatus,
commensurate with the operator’s qualifications. See Appendix A for information on the minimum
approach distance (MAD) and other precautions.
11. RESPONSIBILITIES OF LESSORS OR LESSEES
11.1 General Responsibilities. Each lessor or lessee shall comply with the requirements of the applicable
section(s) below.
11.1.1 Lessor or Lessee as Dealer or Installer. When a lessor or lessee uses the digger derrick as a
dealer or installer, they shall have the same responsibilities as specified under Section 7.
11.1.2 Lessor or Lessee as Owner. When a lessor or lessee uses the digger derrick as an owner, they
shall have the same responsibilities as specified under Section 8.
11.1.3 Lessor or Lessee as User. When a lessor or lessee uses the digger derrick as a user, they shall
have the same responsibilities as specified under Section 9.
11.1.4 Lessor or Lessee as Operator. When a lessor or lessee uses the digger derrick as an operator,
they shall have the same responsibilities as specified under Section 10.
11.2 Ownership Responsibilities. The lessor shall carry out the responsibilities of ownership specified in
this standard, which are not assigned to the lessee as the user.
11.3 Obligations. Upon delivery, each lessor of a digger derrick shall provide the operator’s manual. This
manual shall be stored on the mobile unit.
11.3.1 Inspection and Test. Prior to delivery, the lessor of a digger derrick shall perform frequent
inspections as specified in Section 8.2.3.
11.3.2 Responsibilities. Upon delivery, each lessor of a digger derrick shall inform the lessee of their
responsibilities in accordance with Section 8 as to inspections, testing and maintenance requirements,
Section 9 as to user’s responsibilities and Section 10 as to operator’s responsibilities.
11.4 Training. The lessor shall offer training or training materials that aid the lessee in the operation,
inspection, testing and maintenance of the digger derrick. This training shall be offered initially and
subsequently on request.
11.4.1 General Training. Only personnel, who have received general instructions regarding the
inspection, application and operation of digger derricks including recognition and avoidance of hazards
associated with their operation, shall operate a digger derrick. Such items covered shall include, but not
necessarily be limited to, the following issues and requirements:
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